Ryan R. DeCamp
Columbia,Md.
Summary
Innovative certified Supply Chain Professional with a demonstrated to resolve technical issues effectively. Experienced in managing supplier development efforts, ensuring compliance with specifications and acting as liaison with critical suppliers. Program and project engineer gifted in overseeing quality through on-site inspection and management of schedules. Known for working effectively with all levels of management in a cross-multifunction team environment. Supportive Supply Chain Supervisor proficient in designing supply chains that support business objectives and cost reduction strategies. Talented in managing inventory levels and performing periodic site audits of key suppliers. Offering 17 years of excellence in manufacturing industry. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Supply Chain Logistic Manager
CFE
Jessup, MD
03.2019 - Current
- Integrated financial and operation plans with strategic objectives to deliver improved operational and financial results to boost customer satisfaction, profitability and working capital.
- Implemented standard manufacturing system procedures and process practices.
- Led proposal preparation, negotiation and administration of clinical contracts.
- Created mechanisms to maintain open dialogue with product and service users and key suppliers, facilitating communication and helping prioritize opportunities.
- Formulated demand planning and generated supply chain management metrics.
- Guided production operations and met demand requirements by determining priorities, scheduling workers and overseeing prompt production equipment maintenance and repairs.
- Monitored performance of external vendor supply chains while handling internal logistics.
- Developed and managed global supply base that contributed to growth.
- Built supplier relationships to mitigate risk and establish effective purchasing arrangements with indirect and logistics customers.
- Facilitated change management strategies and incorporated functional area infrastructure to support demand planning and supply initiatives.
- Devised and implemented short-term and long-term plans, optimizing supply chain management and improving value relating to annual expenditures.
- Identified, selected and maintained logistic suppliers and achieved optimum costs and service qualities.
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
- Negotiated contracts, policies and deadlines with suppliers and vendors.
- Managed production levels, identified material shortages and monitored inventory levels to meet order delivery requirements.
- Led implementation of effective supply chain planning systems while improving sales and operations planning processes for distribution network.
- Applied supply chain management knowledge to provide sourcing and influence electronic mediated environments.
- Monitored, analyzed and reported domestic freight and carrier management performance against set goals to compare costing to forecasts.
- Managed distribution network, logistics, trade compliance and warehouse management.
- Removed bottlenecks to save in delivery of supply cargo.
- Established vision and master plan for regional supply chain end-to-end structure, sourcing and delivery.
- Supervised 20+ staff members tasked with handling materials management, planning, purchasing and customer service duties.
- Devised and executed annual purchasing plans and contracts.
- Challenged teams to improve performance within distribution network to meet inventory targets.
- Negotiated with suppliers and vendors about contracts, policies and deadlines.
- Drove key performance indicators and continuous improvements throughout logistics and supplier operations.
- Improved, standardized and documented planning and scheduling processes.
- Led change management initiatives and designed functional area infrastructure to support demand planning and supply strategy.
- Deployed logistics systems and outsourced transportation to maximize efficiency, cost and benefit.
- Oversaw demand planning, purchasing and logistics.
- Designed plant layouts, tooling fixtures and flowcharts of materials to meet delivery targets.
- Handled production, manufacturing, purchasing, procurement, warehouse management, logistics management, import and exporting and other supply chain functions to facilitate business operations.
- Established inventory targets, stock level and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
- Displayed exemplary negotiation skills when communicating with suppliers and vendors regarding contracts, policies and deadlines.
- Drove improvement in corporate growth by developing key metrics and applying Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
- Drove cost reduction efforts for supply chain AOP to meet annual operations targets.
- Capitalized on opportunities to make significant cost savings to areas of supplies, services and capital requirements when optimizing resource management for group purchasing organization (GPO) service line directors.
- Applied insights of global economics and marketing to implement pricing strategies and channels.
Supply Chain/Logistics Coordinator Manager
Priority Express
Annapolis Junction, MD
10.2018 - 03.2020
- Integrated financial and operation plans with strategic objectives to deliver improved operational and financial results to boost customer satisfaction, profitability and working capital.
- Formulated demand planning and generated supply chain management metrics.
- Devised and executed annual purchasing plans and contracts.
- Developed and managed global supply base that contributed to growth.
- Built supplier relationships to mitigate risk and establish effective purchasing arrangements with indirect and logistics customers.
- Implemented standard manufacturing system procedures and process practices.
- Applied supply chain management knowledge to provide sourcing and influence electronic mediated environments.
- Monitored, analyzed and reported domestic freight and carrier management performance against set goals to compare costing to forecasts.
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
- Displayed exemplary negotiation skills when communicating with suppliers and vendors regarding contracts, policies and deadlines.
- Established inventory targets, stock level and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
- Negotiated with suppliers and vendors about contracts, policies and deadlines.
- Drove key performance indicators and continuous improvements throughout logistics and supplier operations.
- Created mechanisms to maintain open dialogue with product and service users and key suppliers, facilitating communication and helping prioritize opportunities.
- Oversaw demand planning, purchasing and logistics.
- Designed plant layouts, tooling fixtures and flowcharts of materials to meet delivery targets.
- Led proposal preparation, negotiation and administration of clinical contracts.
- Managed production levels, identified material shortages and monitored inventory levels to meet order delivery requirements.
- Drove improvement in corporate growth by developing key metrics and applying Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
- Deployed logistics systems and outsourced transportation to maximize efficiency, cost and benefit.
- Handled production, manufacturing, purchasing, procurement, warehouse management, logistics management, import and exporting and other supply chain functions to facilitate business operations.
- Led implementation of effective supply chain planning systems while improving sales and operations planning processes for distribution network.
- Identified, selected and maintained logistic suppliers and achieved optimum costs and service qualities.
- Devised and implemented short-term and long-term plans, optimizing supply chain management and improving value relating to annual expenditures.
- Facilitated change management strategies and incorporated functional area infrastructure to support demand planning and supply initiatives.
- Challenged teams to improve performance within distribution network to meet inventory targets.
- Negotiated contracts, policies and deadlines with suppliers and vendors.
- Improved, standardized and documented planning and scheduling processes.
- Drove cost reduction efforts for supply chain AOP to meet annual operations targets.
- Removed bottlenecks to save in delivery of supply cargo.
- Supervised 10+ staff members tasked with handling materials management, planning, purchasing and customer service duties.
- Led change management initiatives and designed functional area infrastructure to support demand planning and supply strategy.
- Managed distribution network, logistics, trade compliance and warehouse management.
- Monitored performance of external vendor supply chains while handling internal logistics.
- Balanced demand and supply while aligning volume and mix to achieve production objectives.
- Capitalized on opportunities to make significant cost savings to areas of supplies, services and capital requirements when optimizing resource management for group purchasing organization (GPO) service line directors.
- Guided production operations and met demand requirements by determining priorities, scheduling workers and overseeing prompt production equipment maintenance and repairs.
- Established vision and master plan for regional supply chain end-to-end structure, sourcing and delivery.
- Applied insights of global economics and marketing to implement pricing strategies and channels.
Production Coordinator Manager
Nielsen
Hanover, MD
08.2018 - 03.2019
- Analyze and assess commercial logistics and supply chain policies and procedures against current performance metrics and make recommendations on policy and/or process improvements
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
- Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Track daily metrics and enter data in tracking database
- Data collected should include processing times, incidents/defects, postage usage, and premium usage
- Coordinate production workflow reviewing work requests for job specifications, generate work requests and communicate to machine operators, determine schedules and priorities, work completion verification
- Identify processing gaps by analyzing output, and recommend improvements to production processes
- Oversee daily production processes targeting 100% accuracy and on time delivery for all work ethics
- Providing status reporting as requested
- Serve as primary point of contact for machine operators
- Give regular work direction to operators and provide required materials as needed
- Perform daily QA checks on daily production of workflow and assigned task; Complete end of the day checklist to ensure all jobs have been delivered
- Identify the strengths and weaknesses of assigned processes and recommend solutions to improve data quality and validation procedures
- Review documentation and provide input on updates needed
- Operate machines on production floor as needed to meet production demands
- Attend production meetings, review production schedules and create mailing schedules.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures and performance strategies.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs.
- Applied customer feedback to develop process improvements and support long-term business needs.
- Monitored expenditures to mitigate risk of overages.
- Supervised labor costs and departmental expenses to remain in line with budget.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Kept detailed records of daily progress to identify and correct areas needing improvement.
- Maintained professional, organized and safe environment for employees and patrons.
Logistics Management Specialist/Supply Chain
Baltimore
Columbia, MD
06.2012 - 01.2014
- Verified accurate account invoicing through collaboration with accounting department.
- Processed and entered customer orders into database and provided proactive customer service for accounts.
- Managed system support functions to set priorities and service levels expectations.
- Liaised between warehouse personnel and customer to facilitate account and operational needs.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
- Coordinated shipping requests for expedited delivery and documented accurately to achieve correct billing.
- Collaborated with shipping department staff to facilitate smooth materials returns to correct vendors.
- Monitored and reported on transportation costs and properly filed shipping documents.
- Generated documentation and information required for customer shipments.
- Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays.
- Maintained excellent working relationships with customers by efficiently responding to inquiries and complaints concerning work orders, invoices and shipments,.
- Printed tickets, picked supplies and filled packages under tight deadlines.
- Explained proposed solutions to customers, management and other interested parties through written proposals and oral presentations.
- Completed timely data entry of new orders, labeled containers and placed in accurate storage locations.
- Collaborated with new and established vendors to negotiate optimal pricing and scheduling.
- Developed and deployed strategies to save time and expenses associated with goods movements.
- Produced weekly status reports detailing logistic operations and problems.
- Maintained damaged goods records, backorder logs and applicable regulatory reporting.
- Organized purchase and delivery of materials needed for various contracts.
- Developed and implemented technical project management tools such as plans, schedules and responsibility and compliance matrices.
- Managed loading, unloading, movement and sorting of supplies to keep deliveries on schedule.
Logistic Specialist
System Connection
Savage, MD
01.2010 - 02.2013
- Support projects analyzing existing system-support supply chains (including, inventory management, maintenance, and distribution) in government organizations as diverse as the Department of Defense (DoD) and USAID
- Support projects that re-design or enhance system-support via supply chains
- Analyze and assess government agency logistics and supply chain policies and procedures against current performance metrics and make recommendations on policy and/or process improvements
- General Light commercial building maintenance
- Review floor plans and exercise space planning
- Provide a high level of customer service to ensure a satisfactory customer experience
- Responsible for assembly, disassembly, reassembly and delivery/installation of high-quality modular office furniture systems
- Deliver and Track products for each customer
- Responsible for location and inventory lookups
- Generating replenishment tasks
- Sustained zero safety hazards by proactively maintaining a clean and organized warehouse environment
- Achieved exceptional levels of customer satisfaction through timeliness, accurate processing and shipping of orders
- Commended for team-oriented attitude, contributing to improved efficiency and nearly 100% accuracy in order tracking and processing.
- Managed system support functions to set priorities and service levels expectations.
- Processed and entered customer orders into database and provided proactive customer service for accounts.
- Verified accurate account invoicing through collaboration with accounting department.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
- Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays.
- Generated documentation and information required for customer shipments.
- Monitored and reported on transportation costs and properly filed shipping documents.
- Collaborated with shipping department staff to facilitate smooth materials returns to correct vendors.
- Liaised between warehouse personnel and customer to facilitate account and operational needs.
- Coordinated shipping requests for expedited delivery and documented accurately to achieve correct billing.
- Built long-term relationships due to prompt and courteous service.
- Oversaw every phase of supply chain, from purchase order to delivery to invoicing, targeting 100% end-user satisfaction.
- Boosted customer satisfaction ratings by 98% by providing effective solutions.
- Supported senior company leaders by delivering reports outlining performance to drive process improvements.
- Minimized process discrepancies by spearheading budget, supervising staff and controlling inventory and supply management.
- Eliminated process lags by overseeing over $10,000,000.00 in logistics assets to fulfill customer demand.
- Directed inter-modal domestic and overseas import and export operations to meet aggressive deadlines.
- Reported emergencies, weather delays and carrier schedule changes to customers and supervisors.
- Streamlined office operations using automation, oversaw client communications, managed record tracking and data communication activities.
- Supervised compliance measures regarding domestic and international tariffs and customs regulations.
- Processed sales orders and handled administrative functions like bookkeeping, purchasing, tracking and credit applications.
- Coordinated with freight forwarder to provide vendor shipping details and obtain shipping updates.
Logistic Manager
Ourisman Honda of Laurel
Laurel, MD
09.2003 - 06.2008
- Maintained a balanced inventory consistent with the requirements of the service department, commercial & wholesale accounts
- Received and documented all purchase orders and daily receipts
- Sort and process outbound shipments for FedEx, UPS and DHL
- Ensured that all returned or warranty parts are properly tagged and shipped back to the factory for credit
- Notified various departments for deliveries and shipments on a daily basis
- Supervised a minimum of five employees
- Ensured that all dealership purchases are properly accounted for before payment was made
- Assisted in the purchasing of supplies, parts & materials for the service department
- Worked in conjunction with the Operations & Service Managers to ensure a timely turnaround of parts needed for both internal and external jobs.
- Labeled, organized and located inventory items in staging areas or on shelves according to quantity, size or type of material.
- Collaborated with purchasing and production to maintain levels of quality and on-hand inventory.
- Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Developed criteria, application instructions, procedural manuals and contracts for federal and state public transportation programs.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 100 packages per day.
- Strengthened inventory processes to balance supply needs with budget and space limitations.
- Marked stock items with identification tags, stamps, electric marking tools or other labeling equipment.
- Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Analyzed inventory to identify excess, slow-moving and obsolete inventory and oversaw disposition.
- Utilized excel to prepare and maintain records and reports of inventories, price lists, shortages, shipments and expenditures.
- Oversaw and motivated team of 20 employees in warehouse to increase efficiency by 90%.
- Built continuous improvement culture that attracted and retained high-performing employees while reducing costs.
- Managed over millions of dollars in inventory and 30+ employees in a warehouse.
- Divided and categorized cargo received and redirected shipments in response to customer requests.
- Integrated warehouse operations with existing and new business processes.
- Implemented strategies to improve processes, systems and behavior.
- Prospected for leads to build pipeline and convert to sales opportunities.
- Operated computer system, hand-held inventory control device and calculator to fill orders on time.
- Boosted account revenue 97% and generated millions of dollars from backhaul revenue.
- Performed freight processing functions, assisting associates with irregularities.
- Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to reduce expenses.
- Managed scheduling and task delegation for 30+ member warehouse team.
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
- Tracked production and quality control systems to proactively identify deficiencies.
- Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures.
- Secured discounts from third-party logistics service providers to deliver substantial cost savings.
- Directed activities of staff performing repairs and maintenance to equipment, vehicles and facilities.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Assessed and targeted customer needs to forge and cultivate productive relationships and maintain top satisfaction levels.
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
- Negotiated contracts with outside providers and rates for facility leases to minimize costs to company.
- Conducted inventory audits with 100% accuracy following company procedures.
- Reduced waste by 100% with staff supervision and using first-in first-out method.
- Promoted brand at industry events and through ongoing networking efforts.
- Collaborated with manufacturing and supply chain management.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Coordinated with operators to boost unloaded miles and reduce empty miles by 95%.
- Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards.
- Directed shipping and receiving of wide range of products daily.
- Diminished accidents 95% by identifying root causes for corrective action.
- Worked with vendors to schedule daily pickups and weekly deliveries.
- Prepared updated shipment reports for executives and clients.
- Kept corporate departments and customers updated on critical shipments.
- Developed warehouse system that provided best cost with appropriate service levels to achieve organizational goals.
- Negotiated with various freight companies and received annual contracts, resulting in cost savings of 90%.
- Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
- Monitored and complied with strict budgets by negotiating freight in alignment with needs and specifications.
Fueler/Truck Wash
Ryder
Annapolis Junction, MD
10.2005 - 10.2006
- Rinsed objects and placed on drying racks or used cloth, squeegees or air compressors to dry surfaces.
- Washed exterior vehicles' body, applied top coat or polish and detailed interior, utilizing equipment and tools.
- Monitored inventory levels for adequate supply of chemicals and materials.
- Received check, cash and credit card payments from customers, gave back balance and maintained accounts of payments received on daily basis.
- Increased sales by 95% by upselling and recommending services and products to customers.
- Evaluated vehicles' exterior ahead of car wash service to ascertain and relay all issues to customers.
- Provided exceptional customer service by recommending and apprising customers on service options, pricing and savings opportunities through memberships or promotional information.
- Detailed high-end vehicles for VIP clients by cleaning and dressing trim, molding, weather stripping, instrument panel, steering wheel and dash molding.
- Used cleaning, protective and restorative agents to maintain and enhance appearance of vehicles.
- Cleaned upholstery, rugs and other surfaces by using cleaning agents, applicators and cleaning devices.
- Interacted face-to-face with customers to understand vehicle detailing needs and deliver quality satisfaction.
- Applied dyes and reconditioning chemicals to vinyl tops of vehicles to restore color and condition.
- Checked quality of work by thoroughly inspecting interior and exterior for additional cleaning requirements.
- Performed inspections daily and kept complete, accurate records of vehicle condition.
- Operated buffers, steamers, hoses, vacuums and other equipment to meet service expectations.
- Cleaned engine and engine compartment with steam cleaning equipment and various cleaning agents to remove grease and grime.
- Painted engine components and related parts by using spray gun or aerosol can and masking material.
- Mixed cleaning solutions, abrasive compositions and other compounds to clean interior and exterior of vehicle.
- Performed exterior waxing, carpet shampooing and leather treatment.
- Inspected and maintained equipment throughout self-service and vehicle wash areas, comprising power washers and central vacuums' individual units.
- Used rotary buffer to remove paint imperfections and rapidly improve quality of finish.
- Mixed vehicle cleaning solutions, abrasive compositions and other compounds.
- Maintained and managed inventory for equipment, supplies and chemicals using software.
- Lubricated machinery and equipment to positively impact machine and equipment reliability.
Education
AA -
Jefferson Technical College
05.2000 - 05.2002
College Degree - Graphic Designing
Eastern Kentucky University
09.2022 - 03.2003
APICS Certified Supply Chain Profession Certification Program (CSCP) (currently working to obtain) - undefined
PMP Project Management Certification - Project Management
PMI
Columbia, Maryland 05.2001 -
Skills
ISO standards
Multi-plant experience
Negotiating
Supply Chain Management
Supply chain distribution
Federal contracting
International purchasing
Microsoft and AWS experience
Relationship building
Staff Management
Active Listening
Data Entry
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Dependable and Responsible
Clerical Support
Decision-Making
Flexible and Adaptable
Problem-Solving
Teamwork and Collaboration
Written Communication
Supply chain logistics
Understanding of supply chain
Supply chain and resource management
Supply chain optimization
Supply chain networking
Supply chain planning
Supply Chain Inspection
ERP and supply chain software
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved productivity results through effectively helping with training.
- Collaborated with team of 30+ in the development of critical project.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Achieved maximum results by completing high demand task with accuracy and efficiency.
- Supervised team of 25+ staff members.
- Achieved optimum results by introducing automated software options for high demand projects and tasks.
- Documented and resolved issues which led to a successful year allowing for a bigger budget.
Affiliations
- Project Management Institute
- APICS – Association for Supply Chain Management
Certification
Licensed Forklift- Present
Work Availability
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Quote
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Timeline
College Degree - Graphic Designing
Eastern Kentucky University
09.2022 - 03.2003
Supply Chain Logistic Manager
CFE
03.2019 - Current
Supply Chain/Logistics Coordinator Manager
Priority Express
10.2018 - 03.2020
Production Coordinator Manager
Nielsen
08.2018 - 03.2019
Logistics Management Specialist/Supply Chain
Baltimore
06.2012 - 01.2014
Logistic Specialist
System Connection
01.2010 - 02.2013
Fueler/Truck Wash
Ryder
10.2005 - 10.2006
Logistic Manager
Ourisman Honda of Laurel
09.2003 - 06.2008
PMP Project Management Certification - Project Management
PMI
05.2001 -
AA -
Jefferson Technical College
05.2000 - 05.2002